Lyretail hogfish
📖 Overview
Adults inhabit seaward reefs. They occur on reefs rich with invertebrates such as gorgonians, seawhips and black corals . Common along steep outer reef slopes deeper than 25 m in Micronesia. Usually seen as lone individuals . Juveniles pose as cleaners . May be solitary or may exist in pairs . Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding . Maximum depth reported taken from Ref. 128797.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 9 - 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 10 - 12. Undergoes relatively minor changes in color with growth. Easily identified by the unusual coloration and long tail .: fusiform / normal; Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Lyretail hogfish is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; reef-associated; depth range 6 - 80 m , usually 6 - 60 m . Tropical; 23°C - 27°C ; 32°N - 28°S South Africa (Ref.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Lyretail hogfish is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Per 100g cooked - Source: USDA FoodData Central
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18.4 g |
| Omega-3 (total) | 152 mg |
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Lyretail hogfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
| Year | Region | Index | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - |
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | bronzehead hogfish · Lyre-tail hogfish · Lyretail hogfish · Lyretail Pigfish |
| 🌍AFR | Lierstert-varkvis |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | Muesy |
| 🏳️Catalan | Làbrid cua de lira |
| 🌍CES | ostnatec bradáčovitý |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Tofarvet svinefisk |
| 🇩🇪German | Zweifarben-Schweinslippfisch |
| 🇫🇷French | Caudène · Labre lyre |
| 🌍HEB | הדורִית חצויה |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Labride dalla coda a lira |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | Hiodoshibera · ヒオドシベラ |
| 🌍MSA | Bayan · Hogfish ekor cogak · Nuri ekor panjang |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Lierstaartlipvis |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Bodião-cauda-de-lira |
| 🌍SMO | Sugale |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Doncella Cola de Lira |
| 🌍TAH | po'ou |
| 🇨🇳Chinese | 三齒仔 · 似花普提魚 · 日本婆仔 · 燕尾寒鯛 · 燕尾狐鯛 · 燕尾鸚哥 · 燕尾龍 · 紅娘仔 |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodianus anthoides | Bennett | 1832 | Synonym |
| Cossyphus bicolor | Liénard | 1891 | Synonym |
| Cossyphus boutoni | Liénard | 1891 | Synonym |
| Cossyphus zosterophorus | Bleeker | 1857 | Synonym |
| Crenilabrus anthioides | Bennett | 1832 | Synonym |
| Lepidaplois anthioides | Bennett | 1832 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Lyretail hogfish.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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